Though people are once again starting to see the signs of a market in recoup mode after a national credit meltdown, some area school districts are still struggling to make ends meet, and because of that, are passing the bill onto taxpayers.

Or at least trying in the case of many districts that have seen numerous referendums fail and fail miserably as taxpayers are standing up for what they think is a bad formula being handed down by the state.

As budgets are cut and staff members begin seeing their jobs in jeopardy, athletic teams are doing their best to remain untouched.

It is good to see reporters and newspapers recognize the cause of local district problems is at the state level.